What it is
A risk assessment helps teams identify what can go wrong and define controls before work starts.
Template
Free Risk Assessment Template
Use this template to identify hazards, rate risk, assign controls and track review evidence.
When to use it
Use it for high-risk tasks, new work areas, changes in method or recurring incidents.
What to include
Task, hazards, likelihood, consequence, controls, residual risk, responsible person and review date.
Common mistakes
Writing generic controls, not assigning owners and failing to update the assessment after work changes.
Free template fields
| Section | Fields |
|---|---|
| Work scope | Task, site, team, date, supervisor |
| Risk | Hazard, likelihood, consequence, rating |
| Controls | Existing controls, additional controls, owner |
| Review | Residual risk, review date, sign-off |
How Linkfield digitises this workflow
Linkfield keeps risk records linked to tasks, documents, evidence and training acknowledgement.
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FAQ
Can risk controls create tasks?
Yes. Additional controls can become assigned actions.
Can assessments link to procedures?
Yes. Documents can be linked to the record.